376 hotels
103,678 rooms
125 hotels in the pipeline
Our brands
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is a dynamic hotel brand currently located in nearly 60 countries around the world. Truly international, Crowne Plaza offers premium accommodation, designed for the discerning business and leisure traveller who appreciates simplified elegance combined with the practicality of the latest features, as well as value for money. At Crowne Plaza, guests can enjoy a 24-hour business service, wireless high speed internet access in the lobby plus fitness and leisure facilities.
56,606 rooms
207 hotels
30 hotels in the pipeline
- Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Colonial Country Club and the PGA TOUR announced a new six-year title sponsorship agreement beginning in 2007. The sponsorship made Crowne Plaza the first hotel brand to title sponsor a PGA TOUR golf tournament.
Our history
1983
The first Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza opens in Rockville, Maryland, US.
1994
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts is established as a separate brand in the Americas.
1995
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts launches new Internet site featuring virtual reality technology.
1999
Crowne Plaza opens first European resort in Madeira, Portugal.
2002
“The Place to Meet” campaign is launched, establishing the brand as the ideal hotel choice for small to mid-sized business meetings.
2004
Introduction of the “Sleep Advantage” program to all hotels in North America – an industry leading approach to ensure that guests experience a good nights sleep.
2005
Introduction of the “Body and Soul” health-focused in-room dining concept across all hotels in Australia and New Zealand.
2007
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts opens the Crowne Plaza The Place to Meet Island in Second Life to meet the need for private, independent meeting spaces in the virtual world.
2008
Nine co-branded ANA Crowne Plaza hotels in Japan by the end of 2008.
Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun opens as IHG's 100th hotel in China.
2009
First Crowne Plaza signed in Taiwan – Crowne Plaza signed in Taiwan – Crowne Plaza Zaohsiung E-Da World.
Figures as at 30 June 2010
Last updated 10 August 2010
